Material Handler/General Labor

General Laborer / Material Handler

ENTRY LEVEL career starter

Job Description

The General Laborer / Material Handler supports daily warehouse and yard operations by moving, organizing, and preparing building materials for production and delivery. This role combines physical labor, equipment handling, and close teamwork to keep materials flowing efficiently through a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will receive on-the-job training and contribute directly to building structural components used in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Stack, sort, and organize lumber, panels, and other building materials according to size, grade, and production requirements.
• Pull, stage, and bundle materials accurately for customer orders and internal production lines.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, and banding tools, and use forklifts if certified, following all safety guidelines.
• Support production by feeding materials into machines, removing finished products, and keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Inspect materials for defects, damage, or incorrect sizing before stacking, bundling, or shipping to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform general labor tasks including sweeping, cleaning, disposing of scrap, and helping maintain a safe, orderly yard and warehouse.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety rules, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe lifting techniques, and timely hazard reporting.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work safely and effectively with tools, machinery, and measuring devices.
• Physical strength and stamina to regularly lift 50–75 lbs and stand, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to work as part of a team with strong communication and collaboration in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail to follow precise measurements, instructions, and quality standards.
• Basic math skills to measure lumber, calculate lengths, and verify dimensions accurately.
• Willingness to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures, including OSHA and company safety rules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction or carpentry.
• Background in manufacturing or assembly line work.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, and banding tools.
• Forklift experience or certification is helpful.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to assemble building materials components or millwork products is helpful but not required.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to products that form the structural backbone of homes, apartments, and commercial buildings across the region, giving your work a clear and meaningful impact. The organization offers comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including multiple medical plan options with prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance program. Team members and their families enrolled in a medical plan have access to free personal health support programs, including weight loss coaching, diabetes management, and chronic musculoskeletal pain management. Work–life balance is supported through paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Financial well-being is reinforced with company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability benefits, and optional supplemental coverage. You can also take advantage of tax-advantaged accounts for health and dependent care expenses, a retirement plan with company match, and eligibility for quarterly profit sharing. Additional perks include access to legal assistance and discounts on home and pet insurance, along with many other benefits that support long-term stability and security.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced, indoor manufacturing facility focused on building materials and structural components. You will work around moving machinery with regular exposure to noise and sawdust. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection. The work involves frequent standing, bending, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift in a production and warehouse setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodland, WA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodland,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.